Market Analyst - International Paper(Europe)

JOB POSTING

International Paper is the world's largest paper and forest products company. Businesses include paper, packaging, and forest products. Headquartered in the United States, International Paper has operations in over 40 countries and sells its products in more than 120 nations. In Europe, International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of office papers and paper-based packaging. We are currently looking for a Brussels-based candidate for the position of MARKET ANALYST

Purpose

• Become the paper-based packaging industry expert within International Paper Europe by developing a thorough understanding of the European packaging business: market trends, drivers, competition, opportunities and threats
• Collect and analyze available internal and external data to build a complete picture of the European packaging market (capacity, supply, demand, pricing forecast, industry operating rates)
• Use this data to provide in-depth analysis needed by sales, marketing and strategic planning groups and communicate this to all stakeholders across the international organization

• Build up a comprehensive "map" of the European packaging business across the multi-dimensional matrix of manufacturers, channels, products and end users
• Understand macro-economic trends and other factors that cause shifts / changes in the European packaging market
• Develop processes and systems to maintain, consolidate and report all competitor and market intelligence data at the international level through monthly bulletins/summaries
• Ensure that key information is structured, organized, managed, evaluated and made accessible to IP key target business audience: sales and marketing teams, top management, strategic planning group
• Manage all market information requests in a quick and efficient way
• Develop and maintain a close liaison with local sales and marketing team members
• Develop other trade contacts with similar roles within customers and allied businesses
• Assist in the management of external market research agencies and trade association relationships

Knowledge
Previous knowledge / experience in the packaging industry
Strong analytical skills (degree in business, economics and/or statistics) Skills

• Understanding of market research principles and information sources
• Ability to analyze multiple sets of data, to interpret findings, gain insight and translate into actionable recommendations
• Ability to relate well to people to both gather and deliver information
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines
• Experience working in a multicultural environment

Perspective (46), Functional/Technical skills (24), Presentation skills (49), Priority Setting (50), Process Management (52)

Languages: Fluency in English required, other European languages a plus

Please, send your application and cover letter to regine.druez@ipaper.com

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